10 m. ago Kano Police Nab Suspect In Fatal Robbery Attack, Recover Weapon

The Kano State Police Command has taken a 20-year-old into custody over allegations of armed robbery and culpable homicide. SP Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s public relations officer, confirmed the suspect’s arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday. He stated that the suspect was arrested on Monday at Danbare Quarters within the Kano metropolis. READ MORE: […] The post Kano Police Nab Suspect In Fatal Robbery Attack, Recover Weapon appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 m. ago EFCC Nabs 35 Suspects In Edo Over Alleged Internet Fraud Activities

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has nabbed 35 people suspected of internet fraud in Auchi, Edo State. The arrests occurred at various locations throughout the town, including Vigilante Street, off Sabo Ibenafo Road, and the Back of Yak area. In a statement shared on its verified Twitter handle on Tuesday, the EFCC said the […] The post EFCC Nabs 35 Suspects In Edo Over Alleged Internet Fraud Activities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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76 m. ago I Was Misled To Raise Allegations Against Matawalle, Says Northern Group Chair

Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has retracted the earlier press conference where allegations were made against former governor of Zamfara State and serving minister of state for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, saying they were misled. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna yesterday, the chairman of the group, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed, said he discovered that the information […]

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3 h. ago Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting

By Christopher Oji A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has petitioned the House of Representatives, as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission ( ICPC), over alleged N6 billion contract splitting in the Nigeria Police. Executive Director, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre  in Africa and Convener, Say No Campaign Nigeria, Ezenwa […] The post Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NNPCL: Ethnic Youth Groups Unite Against Alleged Plot To Smear Kyari’s Name

Leading ethnic youth organisations across Nigeria have launched a united front to resist what they described as a politically motivated attempt to tarnish the image of the immediate-past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The move followed reports of an ongoing investigation by the Economic and […]

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11 h. ago “Soludo Scared Of Me On The Ballot” – Ozigbo Opens Up On Anambra APC Crisis

Valentine Ozigbo, the APC governorship aspirant in Anambra State, has accused Governor Charles Soludo of fearing his candidacy in the upcoming election. Ozigbo claims Soludo is using Nicholas Ukachukwu, another APC member, to destabilize the party and prevent his challenge. Ozigbo alleged that the APC governorship primary process, where Ukachukwu emerged as the candidate, was […] The post “Soludo Scared Of Me On The Ballot” – Ozigbo Opens Up On Anambra APC Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Education Minister Meets VCs As Protests Erupt Over Student Loan Scandal

As controversy mounts over the alleged mismanagement of the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa is scheduled to meet today with Vice-Chancellors and heads of institutions accused of mishandling disbursed funds. The meeting will focus on training bursars and ICT heads to ensure the loan scheme runs smoothly. A new compliance […] The post Education Minister Meets VCs As Protests Erupt Over Student Loan Scandal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned what it calls deliberate misrepresentation of court proceedings in his ongoing terrorism trial by certain media outlets. In a statement signed by Emmanuel Kanu, the family described an article titled “Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public […] The post Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Group Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against LASUSTECH VC Odusanya

  The Campaign for Democracy and Justice (CDJ) has dismissed the allegations of corruption against the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, chairman of CDJ, Ishola Adeshina, said the Vice Chancellor was not only a man of honour and of […]

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15 h. ago Senate To Begin Investigative Hearings On Alleged Abuse Of Federal Character Principle

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has announced the commencement of investigative hearings into several government agencies. This development follows a motion moved in March 2025 by Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West), which was overwhelmingly adopted by the Senate. The motion, titled “Urgent Need to Address Systemic Abuse and Ineffective Implementation of […]

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15 h. ago Scholarship Row: Group Asks Minister To Call NWDC Board Chairman To Order

The Northern Progressives Forum (NPF) has called on the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, to call the chairman of the Board of North-West Development Commission (NWDC), Lawal Samaila-Abdullahi, to order over alleged plans to create an unnecessary crisis in the interventionist commission. The chairman of the group, Dayyabu Abdullahi, made the call while addressing […]

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16 h. ago Bride Nabbed For Allegedly Killing Husband 9 Days After Wedding In Kano

Security operatives in Kano State have apprehended one Saudat, a newly wedded bride, for allegedly stabbing her husband, Salisu, to death just 9 days after their wedding. The tragic incident reportedly took place in Farawa community of Kano on Monday night, days after the couple’s wedding which held on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Reports by […]

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18 h. ago NCoS denies allegations of poor inmate feeding, confirms increased daily allowance

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed recent reports alleging poor feeding of inmates in Custodial Centres across the country, read more NCoS denies allegations of poor inmate feeding, confirms increased daily allowance

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18 h. ago Akpabio: Outrage over Prof Mgbeke’s claim against Senator Akpoti

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The allegations raised by a United Kingdom-based activist, Sandra Duru, popularly known as Prof Mgbeke, that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha, lied about sexual misconduct claim against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has raised concern on the veracity of the claim.  She also claimed that a former Minister of Solid Minerals, Oby Ezekwesili was […] The post Akpabio: Outrage over Prof Mgbeke’s claim against Senator Akpoti-Uduagha  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago VeryDarkMan Detained Lawfully Over Serious Financial Petitions – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Martins Otse, citing “serious allegations of financial misconduct” after he repeatedly failed to respond to multiple invitations for questioning. In a statement released on its X platform on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency stated that Otse was invited for questioning regarding a series of […] The post VeryDarkMan Detained Lawfully Over Serious Financial Petitions – EFCC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago “Your Mates Are Hustling” – Speed Darlington Rejects Calls To Join “Free VDM” Protest

Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has lashed out at fans of detained social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) who urged him to join the ongoing “Free VDM” protests. VeryDarkMan was reportedly arrested last Friday, allegedly by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sparking outrage among youths who have since taken to the streets, […] The post “Your Mates Are Hustling” – Speed Darlington Rejects Calls To Join “Free VDM” Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Father To Death

Operatives of Jigawa State Police Command have apprehended one Muhammad Salisu for allegedly killing his biological father, Salisu Abubakar in the Gwaram Local Government area of the state. It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday night at Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District, Gwaram LGA. Confirming the incident in a statement Spokesman for Jigawa […] The post Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Father To Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Timi Frank Condemns Arrest Of VeryDarkMan, Urges Nigerians To Rise Against Impunity

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, condemned in strong terms the recent arrest of activist VeryDarkMan by the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission (EFCC). VeryDarkMan, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, was arrested three days ago on allegations of cyberstalking after visiting a Guarantee […]

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20 h. ago JUST IN: EFCC shares update on VeryDarkMan’s detention, cites reason

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest and detention of activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, the anti-graft commission said VeryDarkMan was arrested “owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised […] The post JUST IN: EFCC shares update on VeryDarkMan’s detention, cites reason appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Landlord’s Son Allegedly Kills Tenant During Argument In Ondo

Ondo State Police Command has arrested a landlord’s son, identified as Odunayo Olomolatan, for allegedly killing one 22-year-old lady, identified as Joy Tale, in Ode-Irele, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the tenant was hacked to death on Monday during an argument with Olomolatan, who is said to be 41 years […] The post Landlord’s Son Allegedly Kills Tenant During Argument In Ondo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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